I use windshield wiper inserts. I get on google images and find a lockpick template with measurements, save the image, zoom in and use a ruler with the measurements on the template to make sure ive zoomed the template to the right size. Then i use a touch screen lock app so i can trace the lockpick template by laying a piece of paper over my phone and tracing the lockpick image on it. Then i cut the image out and glue it the the metal from the wiper blade (or whatever metal stockbyoure using) and i use my dremel or some small files to cut out the shape of the lockpicks. If you dont have a printer the touch screen lock app is great for tracing over an image on your phone without screwing up the alignment of the image by touching your screen through the paper. Because the phone screen is back lit you dont even need tracing paper. Regular printer or sketchpaper works fine. Tip: some metal stock can be really hard steel. Before gluing your template to the steel heat up the steel with a torch or gas stove until its hot enough where a magnet doesnt stick to it. Then set the steel aside to cool. This softens the steel so its not so hard to shape. This is particularly useful if you are filing by hand instead of using a dremel.
Aside from wiper blades, by far my favourite random picking accessory is bobby pins. They make excellent top of keyway tensioners and picks. Fizzy drink cans make great shims also
Old fashioned kitchen knives with the old bone (or fake bone) handles are nice. Smash the old handle . Grind the handle a little and you can choose the width of your pick as the blade usually tapers top to bottom
That's funny I've literally used all of these including an old pair of my glasses. I tried the welding rod in a bind a while back but it just kept bending, also the scrapers kept as is make a good shiv for the door. Another thing I've done is grind down the blade for an oscillating tool and if kept on the oscillating tool makes a great electric lock pick that'll open up just about any lock. At harbor freight I bought an oscillating tool with a removable 12 volt battery that works good for lockpicks. It's even got variable speed for like 15 bucks. Another good thing is pumpkin carving tools. They're usually thin, good spring steel and a lot of them already have bumps in them like lockpick rakes and when it's in season you can often times find electric pumpkin carving tools that go in and out and it literally does the raking motion for you for dirt cheap, couple bucks. Just a couple other materials, tongs, tweezers, forceps.
Hey Ted! Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely make more scanning videos, it's something I use on the daily. Let me know if there are any specific topics you'd like considered.
hey justensr! was wondering if you'd pop up in the comments. i got super busy for a few months working on some big projects... but still plan to show up here with new vids as often as I can.
I use windshield wiper inserts. I get on google images and find a lockpick template with measurements, save the image, zoom in and use a ruler with the measurements on the template to make sure ive zoomed the template to the right size. Then i use a touch screen lock app so i can trace the lockpick template by laying a piece of paper over my phone and tracing the lockpick image on it. Then i cut the image out and glue it the the metal from the wiper blade (or whatever metal stockbyoure using) and i use my dremel or some small files to cut out the shape of the lockpicks. If you dont have a printer the touch screen lock app is great for tracing over an image on your phone without screwing up the alignment of the image by touching your screen through the paper. Because the phone screen is back lit you dont even need tracing paper. Regular printer or sketchpaper works fine. Tip: some metal stock can be really hard steel. Before gluing your template to the steel heat up the steel with a torch or gas stove until its hot enough where a magnet doesnt stick to it. Then set the steel aside to cool. This softens the steel so its not so hard to shape. This is particularly useful if you are filing by hand instead of using a dremel.
Aside from wiper blades, by far my favourite random picking accessory is bobby pins.
They make excellent top of keyway tensioners and picks.
Fizzy drink cans make great shims also
Old fashioned kitchen knives with the old bone (or fake bone) handles are nice. Smash the old handle . Grind the handle a little and you can choose the width of your pick as the blade usually tapers top to bottom
This is a cool tip. I know exactly the type of knife you're talking about. Thanks.
That's funny I've literally used all of these including an old pair of my glasses. I tried the welding rod in a bind a while back but it just kept bending, also the scrapers kept as is make a good shiv for the door. Another thing I've done is grind down the blade for an oscillating tool and if kept on the oscillating tool makes a great electric lock pick that'll open up just about any lock. At harbor freight I bought an oscillating tool with a removable 12 volt battery that works good for lockpicks. It's even got variable speed for like 15 bucks. Another good thing is pumpkin carving tools. They're usually thin, good spring steel and a lot of them already have bumps in them like lockpick rakes and when it's in season you can often times find electric pumpkin carving tools that go in and out and it literally does the raking motion for you for dirt cheap, couple bucks. Just a couple other materials, tongs, tweezers, forceps.
Great tips!
i subscribed. looking forward for more 3d scanning experiments!!!
Hey Ted! Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely make more scanning videos, it's something I use on the daily. Let me know if there are any specific topics you'd like considered.
Thanks for This very important video ❤
Where did you buy your lockpick tools?
I haven't seen you in a while! Cool vid thanks chief
hey justensr! was wondering if you'd pop up in the comments. i got super busy for a few months working on some big projects... but still plan to show up here with new vids as often as I can.
I know how you feel. Been busy too, but I always have time for a Chief vid.
Also, browse tool and kitchen supply at Dollar Tree. Also a good source of dollar glasses.
Great advice.
Feeler gauges work really well 0.16 to 0.20
Very interesting. Thanks
I bought a training lock and tried picking it for two days straight, finally got it
Squidward congratulations!
Fish tape
Ooh, good one.